Artistic director
Madani Younis
28
Watford-born Madani Younis, 28, is artistic director of Freedom Studios. He says his postgraduate degree in playwrighting gave him the step up he needed.
"Chase your dreams, not the competiton"

Hometown
Originally from Watford, now living in Leeds
What do you do?
Artistic director of Freedom Studios in Bradford
What else have you done in theatre?
I was artistic director of Asian Theatre School, part of Red Ladder Theatre Company, Leeds for five years
What was your very first role in theatre?
Director
Have you got qualifications?
A first degree in film studies and a post graduate degree in playwriting
What did you do before you worked in theatre?
I directed music promos
How did you make the move to working in theatre?
Via my second degree
What did you want to be when you grew up?
Writer/director
What’s the best thing about your job?
The opportunity to be creative with talented performers
What’s your dream job in theatre?
Artistic director of a rep building
Got any wise words for someone who wants to be where you are now?
Chase your dreams, not the competition




